Welcome to The Master’s Tax & Financial Services
Our website is an information resource designed to help you learn more about personal finance. We believe that good financial decisions don’t have to be confusing. Our hope is that this website will assist you in learning more about tax issues, investing, retirement, insurance, preparing financially for college, estate planning, and wealth preservation.
As in other areas of life, each of us will be more successful in our financial matters if we hold to a clear objective and make decisions in alignment with our objective. Janelle and Richard are prepared to assist you to:
- Clarify and define your goals
- Identify solutions that fit your needs
- File complete and accurate tax returns taking your best elections
- Plan for future tax events in order to minimize taxes
- Understand how changing financial conditions affect you
- Track your financial progress
- Make investment planning easier (Richard)
Through years of disciplined saving Richard was able to retire from his engineering work early in 2013 at the age of 58. Retirement not only allows more time for grandchildren, but more time for this business. Whatever your future financial goals are - retirement, helping fund college for children or grandchildren, or others - Richard is prepared to help.
No one likes to see a letter from the IRS or state tax or revenue authority, but both Janelle and Richard have taken advanced course work on helping people work through these situations. Both are licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS.
We are open year-round. During the summer we are often out for a week or so for specialized Continuing Professional Education (CPE) or vacation with grandchildren. But we stay in touch and can help you address your concerns.
Please browse our site. It will not only introduce you to our company philosophy and services, but it will also offer a wealth of educational materials, articles, newsletters, calculators, and other tools — all designed to keep you up-to-date on financial issues, strategies, and trends. This educational material is updated frequently.
Helpful Content
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
How Often Should You Update Your Estate Strategy?
Review your legacy approach regularly, particularly following significant life events or legislative updates.
How Will the Economy React to AI?
What do concerns or uncertainty about AI mean for your future and your financial strategy?
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
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How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
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Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.